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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,246.60, 22,882.78 and 6,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,246.60, 22,882.78 and 6,019.08 is: 9,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,246.60 : 22,882.78 = 6,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,246.60/22,882.78 = 6,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,246.60x = 22,882.78 × 6,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,246.60x = 137,733,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,733,283.44/15,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.70

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